Lemon-Butter Shrimp Pasta

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Lemon-Butter Shrimp Pasta.

1. Step 1

   Begin by filling a large pot with lightly salted water and bringing it to a vigorous boil.

2. Step 2

   Once boiling, add the angel hair pasta and cook it uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it reaches that perfect al dente texture, which should take about 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Step 3

   After cooking, drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

4. Step 4

   While the pasta cooks, slice a whole lemon into circles and then halve those circles.

5. Step 5

   Juice the remaining half of the lemon and set the juice aside for later use.

6. Step 6

   In a skillet heated over medium-high, pour in enough chicken stock to cover the bottom.

7. Step 7

   Add the shrimp, a tablespoon of butter, lemon slices, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.

8. Step 8

   Sauté the shrimp until they turn a vibrant pink and the flesh becomes opaque, which should take around 4 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the cubed tomatoes, covering the skillet to allow the tomatoes to soften.

10. Step 10

    Next, combine the shrimp mixture with the pasta, tossing everything together.

11. Step 11

    You can either remove the lemon slices and squeeze out their juice or leave them in for an extra burst of flavor.

12. Step 12

    In the same skillet, add a splash more chicken stock to cover the bottom, then toss in the remaining tablespoon of butter, additional parsley, and the reserved lemon juice.

13. Step 13

    Allow the butter to melt and let the sauce simmer gently.

14. Step 14

    Finally, mix the sauce and a generous amount of Parmesan cheese into the pasta until everything is beautifully combined.

15. Step 15

    Enjoy this delightful dish that brings a taste of the coast right to your kitchen!.